Good Times

I spent the weekend doing some things I use to do.

About every year I take a little "retreat" by myself to this great little place in the wilderness near Manhattan. Then I went with some friends tonight to a reenactment of the Christmas story. I'm taking in all the places and things that feel like home right now, knowing that in a few months, I will be far from home.

Pray for me, that in my heart I will find Home with the Lord. I'll miss this place that has been familiar for so long, but I'm excited about the challenges ahead.

I was talking with my friend, Rosanna tonight about her calm, centered spirit. She just has this great sense of calm about her. I wondered where it came from and what she does to get it. Of course she wouldn't say.... she probably doesn't even know that it's special to have. I love people like that - people that comfort others with their best qualities and don't even know it.

I'm sure the dear Lord has a place for those of us who are not quite as centered as Rosanna, but I'm still looking to make that a more prominent part of my character. By the grace of God alone, I will see it happen. Looking back on the prayers I thought God would never answer, but he has in his timing, I have only to wait, pray, and depend on His Spirit, I suppose.

Goodnight.